Fierce Bozo Marionette African Mask Retractable Jaw

Large carved wooden head in the form of a Hyena with tall ears and movable retractable jaw. used by the Bozo peoples of Mali, West Africa in ritual dance and ceremonies. measures 24 x 16 inches. * The

A carved wooden marionette/ mask of an Antelope with long arched back spiral horns, and long snout with articulated lower jaw. The mask was painted yellow with black and red accents, and the remains o

Old carved wooden face mask with movable jaw, animal hair and shell adornment and various organic pigments. Measures 14 x 10 inches. The Display stand is not included, however we can supply you with o

A Large carved wooden dance mask with finely carved facial features, inserted plugs of animal hide, kaolin clay pigments and attached lower jaw. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measure

This is a very large and impressive carved wooden mask with attached marionette figure and retractable jaw. The tall spiral horns of the "Daje" or antelope painted black and red , the figure adorned w

A very old and interesting carved wooden mask used in the Sogo Bo Dance performances along side of puppets and marionette masks. Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 13.5 x 6.5 inches. A meta

A small carved wooden mask painted in Black and white kaolin clay pigments, with stylized coiffure , incised design as well as a retractable lower jaw. Such masks are rather small to be worn on the fa

A carved wood and painted hand held zoomorphic image of a Hyena with retractable Jaw and long worn handle for carrying in yearly parades during agricultural festivals. Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The

African Bozo Hyena Spirit Dance Mask, Mali. Early 20th century. Carved and paint decorated wood with cotton textile, articulated jaw and ears. Exhibited: "More Than A Pretty Face: Masks of West and Ce

This is a very finely carved wooden dance mask or puppet from the Bozo peoples of Mali, Africa. The fishermen of the BOZO tribe of Mali took a fish like this in their boat to perform a ceremonial ritu

A carved wood and painted zoomorphic mask with long nose and flat snout and long carved wood fangs , perhaps representing a wild boar. The mask is heavy weathered and eroded, held together with tribal

A carved wooden mask with a ancestor head finial on top, simple hair locks and a brilliant blue pigment. Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 14 x 6.5 inches. * A durable metal display stand

A colorful and charming marionette style headdress, actually worn in parade festivals and village celebrations, typically attached to a superstructure worn on the head. The sculpture measures 29.5 inc

This is a wonderful hand carved wooden mask in the form of the Bush Cow, a sacred animal among the Bozo and related tribes of this region. hand carved and painted from a solid dense wood. The mask mea

A Vintage to antique carved wooden articulated puppet of a female with elaborate coiffure and movable arms. Old textile dress with breasts exposed. Bambara / Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 27 in

A tall carved wooden mask with zoomorphic features such as animal horns and animal hide beard, along with retractable jaw. Note the mask is also adorned with old bones, bells and fetish bundles. Dan /

A Carved wooden helmet mask with an aggressive and energetic features adorned with metal accents. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 21 x 14 inches. A metal display stand can be in

This is a most unusual old carved wooden mask with a glowing yellow pigment accented with blue paint and adorned with old burlap bags and old western textiles (perhaps a shirt or pants?) and obvious a

This is an old and field used carved wooden mask from the Ogoni peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Masks of this type are known as "elu" , which means "spirit." It is relatively small and probably would h

A carved wooden mask with swept back stylized animal horns and a elongated face with movable jaw. Ogoni peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 12 x 7 inches. A metal display stand can be included

A very fine Old Bozo marionette head in the form of a Young Antelope, with wonderful painted designs. Obvious age and handling. measures 17.5 x 7 inches. The display stand shown was for photography pu

A large and aggressive looking leopard or Feline mask with highly stylized face,ears and large fangs. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask itself measures 18.5 inches tall and will also include a cus

African Bozo Mask, Mali. carved wood, animal hide, pigment. Size: 15'' x 5.5'' x 7'' (38 x 14 x 18 cm). Provenance: Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

An old Dan wooden monkey mask with hinged jaw containing metal and organic material, including monkey(?) hair, on stand: 7 1/2" W x 10" D x 21" H